I hope this doesnt impact the gun owning/use liberties that Coasties enjoy up there. One stupid screw up will ruin it for everyone.
As for what happened... Not even a guess.
From an article in the Kansas City Star:
People coming on base - including known cab drivers bringing people there - have to show photo identification to guards to gain access. Visitors are usually provided escorts while on base.
The lack of information about what happened was making residents jumpy, said Cavender, whose bar is popular with fishermen. Many were on the verge of arming themselves.
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/04/13/3552762/police-tight-lipped-on-alaska.html#storylink=cpy